In Their Words

From Forced Marriage to Losing My Child: Hameeda’s Story

Province: Kunduz My name is Hameeda, and I was born in Kunduz province. Because of the ongoing war in Kunduz, my father did not allow...

Friba’s Story: No Mahram, No Transport, No Work

Taliban Ruling: Women Prohibited from Using Taxis Without a Mahram My husband was an officer in the national army, but after the Taliban came to...

Forced to Marry to Avoid Taliban Marriage: Gulmakay’s Story

Province: Laghman My name is Gulmakay. I was studying journalism at a private university in Kabul when the Taliban returned to power. I had to...

Elaha’s Story: Banned from Study Abroad

After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they took away women's fundamental rights. However, I fought back and eventually received a scholarship from the...